Budget, Seattle-tacoma International Airport Car Rental

Best price car rental
Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Toyota Corolla
Compact
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Honda Civic
Compact
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Kia Soul
Economy
US$43.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Volkswagen Jetta
Compact
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Chevrolet Spark
Mini
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Toyota Camry
Standard
US$44.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Toyota RAV4
Compact SUV
US$45.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
- Chevrolet Equinox
  US$52.00/day

Budget - Seattle-tacoma International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

3150 South 160th Street Seattle-tacoma Intl Airport, Seatac, 98188, United States

Telephone

+12064447510 / +12064311612

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Seattle-tacoma International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Budget - Seattle-tacoma International Airport car rental by free shuttle bus.

Shuttle Bus Instructions COUNTER: Proceed to the baggage claim level & exit door 2 or 15. The common airport shuttle bus, which runs every 5 minutes, will take you to the rental car facility. (Distance is 2 miles or an approximate 8-minute ride.) Walk-up Renters: Follow airport signs for Rental Car Return. They will lead to the Budget car rental lot. CARS: In the parking garage of the rental car facility. RETURNS: Same as pick-up.

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59	00:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards(pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 250	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, JCB, Discover, AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

21 - 75 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of USD 27 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following countries is allowed and free of charge:
Canada

TRAVEL INTO CANADA WITH U.S. VEHICLE: Insurance Card: Customers must advise the counter of their plans to cross the border into Canada. The counter will place a Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Card in the rental vehicle whenever a U.S. registered vehicle goes into Canada. * This card is provided at no cost * It provides documentation that the vehicle is insured in case of an accident. * The border crossing guard may request proof of insurance.\"

Not allowed:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Mexico

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Theft Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.3 mi from Seattle Airport

5.6 mi from Boeing Field King County International Airport

12.7 mi from Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base Airport

Railway Stations

10.6 mi from King Street Station

11.1 mi from Seattle Center Monorail

Hotels

11.5 mi from Pike's Place Lux Suites by Barsala

Other Landmarks

3.5 mi from St. Bernadette Catholic Church

10.8 mi from Smith Tower

11.1 mi from Seattle Great Wheel

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: 47.446666666667 -122.30694444444

Location Images

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.6 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 0.4
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.4
Spaciousness: 0.4
Counter staff: 0.4
Pick-up location: 0.4
Drop-off location: 0.2
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Anonymous
Seattle
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Car provided was above expectation!
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M.Paul
Seattle
8.8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Budget rented us a car with 3/8 tank of gas. We ask that be noted and they did. When we returned the car had over a half tank. They charged us for refueling and the gas itself over $120. We are of course disputing that overcharge with them.
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J.Goh
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 18, 2019
I rented a Ford Escape. The counter staff suggested that they would try to see if they could upgrade our car for free. They helped us upgrade to a Toyota 4Runner which was great. The staff claimed it would be free. But I was charged the upgrade free in the end which I overlooked in the small print and signed for.
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Kenneth Chiu
Seattle
5.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Rented a Camry but wanted an AWD and had to pay 140USD for the 7 day rental to upgrade to a larger Mazda CX-90 SUV. To my horror on the 4 day of use the car was unable to open and it took us almost an hour before we could reach the budget service line. In the end budget arranged a mechanic which took 1.5 hours to arrive and we had to rush to the Sea-Tec for my wife's flight via uber. Budget arranged another replacement car at Sea-Tec but it was 100% confusion. The replacement car was not available, and was given a chevrolet sedan which I disagreed given the higher price I paid for the SUV. Took me another 45 min to find a replacement car which was a RAV4. The car had its maintenance light signal on the moment I entered the car but I had no choice little did I regret picking up this car which had wiper issues when I was driving down Whistler mountain on a rainy day. It was extremely dangerous for my entire family who were in the car who feared for their lives the entire journey. I am requesting a full investigation on the poor, unsafe cars on Budget!!!!
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Hubery Silas
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, April 28, 2016
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Baron Gresham
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, August 28, 2016
There were many people when picking up the car, but returning was quick (possibly because I had full insurance). The free shuttle was convenient, the return location was near a gas station, and the car was in good condition.
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Jack Yeates
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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Veronica Defoe
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, April 25, 2015
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Evelyn Gallacher
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 26, 2015
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Valentine Johnston(e)
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, August 24, 2014
The process is fast, unlike some companies with endless sales pitches.
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Ryan Malan
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 29, 2014
Great company with excellent customer service.
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Rock Mac-
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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Hubery Silas
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, June 4, 2017
The attitude was acceptable, but they didn’t provide the car model I needed and even asked for an upgrade fee. I was too lazy to argue, otherwise, I would have pushed back. I won't use them again in the future.
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Matt Eva
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, July 21, 2017
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Theobald Chapman
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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Gabrielle Tuttle
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, October 10, 2016
One staff member on my two rentals was excellent, but the other who tried to sell insurance and failed was quite unhappy, so it really depends on the person. Still better than Dollar.
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Viola Augustine
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 20, 2017
Classy and Sophisticated!
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Natalie Springhall
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, March 2, 2018
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Ruby Ulysses
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, March 13, 2017
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Lester Horatio
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, April 21, 2017
Very good
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Nina Patrick
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, September 16, 2019
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Gabrielle Tuttle
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The vehicle was relatively new, pick-up and drop-off procedures were simple, and the staff was friendly.
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Cara Garden
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, October 9, 2017
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Lester Melville
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 28, 2017
Very satisfied
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Judith Gracie
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, October 12, 2017
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Antonia Susanna
Tacoma
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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Lionel Pope
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, January 5, 2019
The car pickup was convenient.
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Jenny Carrie
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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Max Adam
Tacoma
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, August 12, 2018
Although the car model was slightly different, the front desk explained it to me.
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May Juliana
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, August 14, 2018
The queue time for picking up the car was a bit long, about half an hour.
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Natalie Springhall
Tacoma
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 17, 2018
No lines. Requested to return the car in Las Vegas last minute and it was smoothly resolved
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Winni Law
Tacoma
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, October 13, 2018
The attitude of Budget in Seattle was quite good. They might have realized we were returning customers through our conversation, so they didn't dare push additional charges.
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Rita Galsworthy
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Borg Joyce
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Satisfied
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Truman Colclough
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, August 24, 2018
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Bob Stowe
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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Odelette Effie
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, April 19, 2019
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Maxine Commons
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, November 1, 2018
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Ruby Micah
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, July 1, 2018
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Ken Raman
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, July 2, 2018
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Gustave Gold
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, April 20, 2018
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Bart Ernest
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, July 8, 2018
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Eugene Priestley
Tacoma
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, July 15, 2018
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Jay Maud
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, August 5, 2023
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Daphne Lattimore
Tacoma
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Received an upgrade
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Gilbert Amelia
Tacoma
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, July 30, 2018
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Eli Buck
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Andre Isabel
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, September 10, 2022
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Bing Dorothea
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 8, 2021
Reasonable price and convenient service.
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Armand Church
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Both pickup and drop-off are very convenient, no complicated procedures, impressed by the trust system in the US.
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Byron Bertie
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, June 21, 2021
Good
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Will Harper
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Excellent
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Steven Bush
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Got switched to a Chrysler MPV, which had mediocre handling.
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Jesse Lamb
Seattle
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, July 27, 2019
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Horace Spender
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, August 23, 2019
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Donahue Rudolph
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, July 8, 2019
Picked up a new car but had to change it later. There were some hiccups, but it ended well.
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Elton Croft
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, January 1, 2024
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Hogan Vogt
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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Vivien Eliot
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Jim Blake
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, August 19, 2019
No pressure to buy insurance.
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Vincent Cocker
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, August 11, 2019
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Marcus Grantham
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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Dunn Raphael
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Violet Trollpoe
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, September 13, 2019
Service was decent, no pressure to buy insurance.
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Darren Whit
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Because we arrived after 10 PM, there were very few people.
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Stanley Dillon
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, January 5, 2024
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Randolph Titus
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, June 29, 2024
The counter service was excellent.
When we arrived, Budget was already closed, and Avis handled the car pickup. I booked a car, but the only options available were a truck and a van. The two of us ended up using a huge van, which we drove around the city for two days. We didn't cover much distance, but refueling cost us 63 dollars.
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Ashutosh Karkhanis
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Super Value for Money
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Fay Snow
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, August 4, 2024
Very satisfied, quick and convenient car pickup.
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Reginald Thoreau
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 22, 2024
The service attitude was good.
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Glenn Morse
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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York Murray
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Very satisfied with the entire process from picking up the car, using it, to returning it.
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Hilary Walker
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Very satisfied
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Bertram Nahum
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, March 31, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Odelia Lucius
Seattle
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Not bad.
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Judith Gracie
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
I would give five stars (excellent) to the overall condition of this car. The actual car I received was a Chevrolet Malibu. As for Budget's car rental service, I also give it five stars (excellent) overall. The staff were friendly, the wait time was short, there was no upselling, and the accident handling was efficient. The car pickup location was easy to find.
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Harvey Louis
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The service is attentive.
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Glenn Morse
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Baird Andrew
Seattle
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Zara Hodgson
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Very satisfied!
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Kenneth Temple
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Eve Walpole
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Once again, a very satisfying car rental experience. The service was attentive, convenient, and efficient, with no hidden charges. I will continue to rent cars here for future trips.
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Burton Brook
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Satisfied
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Marshall Nora
Seattle
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Wallis O'Casey
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I use QEEQ every year when traveling abroad and have been a loyal customer for many years. Overall, the experience has been excellent!
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Anonymous
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, July 13, 2026
An absolutely fantastic experience.
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Anonymous
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Fast and hassle‑free.
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Anonymous
Seattle
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Pretty good overall.
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